Intellectual Property
& Data Protection Policy

This Intellectual Property and Data Protection Policy ("Policy") governs all intellectual property rights, data handling practices, and user content within the XB2BX.COM platform ("Platform"), operated by XB2BX Global Technologies Ltd. ("XB2BX", "we", "our", "us"). This Policy applies to all registered users, businesses, guests, partners, API consumers, and any entity accessing or using any part of the Platform worldwide.

By accessing or using XB2BX.COM, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Policy. If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of the Platform.

XB2BX.COM and all of its constituent elements are the exclusive intellectual property of XB2BX Global Technologies Ltd., unless explicitly stated otherwise. This includes, without limitation, the Platform's source code, object code, architecture, user interface designs, visual elements, colour schemes, typography, iconography, data models, algorithms, databases, trade secrets, and all documentation.

All intellectual property rights in the Platform — including copyrights, trademarks, patents (granted and pending), design rights, database rights, and trade secrets — are owned by or licensed to XB2BX. These rights are protected by the laws of England & Wales, the United States, the European Union, and applicable international treaties including the Berne Convention and the Paris Convention.

Users retain full ownership of all intellectual property rights in content they create and upload to the Platform, including product images, descriptions, company profiles, catalogues, and trade documents ("User Content"). XB2BX claims no ownership over User Content.

By submitting User Content to the Platform, you grant XB2BX a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable licence to host, store, reproduce, modify (for formatting/display purposes only), distribute, and display that content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Platform. This licence does not grant XB2BX the right to sell your content to third parties or use it for advertising without separate consent.

By uploading User Content, you represent and warrant that:

The XB2BX name, logo, wordmark, taglines, and all associated brand elements are registered or unregistered trademarks of XB2BX Global Technologies Ltd. The ® and ™ marks displayed on the Platform indicate trademark registrations and claims in applicable jurisdictions.

Users must not use XB2BX trademarks in any manner that: suggests endorsement or affiliation without written consent; is likely to cause consumer confusion; disparages or damages XB2BX's reputation; or is used in domain names, social media handles, or company names that could constitute passing off or trademark infringement.

Users uploading their own branded content confirm that they hold valid trademark rights to all brand identifiers used, and that such use does not infringe third-party marks. XB2BX reserves the right to remove listings containing contested or counterfeit brand identifiers without prior notice.

XB2BX operates a zero-tolerance policy toward counterfeit goods. Any listing, offer, or transaction involving counterfeit or unauthorised replica products will result in immediate account termination, removal of all associated content, reporting to relevant law enforcement authorities, and potential civil action. Brand owners may register their trademarks through the XB2BX Brand Protection Programme to receive enhanced enforcement tools.

XB2BX holds and continues to develop proprietary technology including patent-pending algorithms, data processing methodologies, matching systems, and supply chain intelligence tools. Unauthorised use, reproduction, or exploitation of these patented or patent-pending technologies is strictly prohibited and will be subject to legal action.

Users who disclose proprietary technical information (e.g., through product specifications, manufacturing processes, or RFQ documents) do so under the Platform's standard confidentiality framework. XB2BX will not use such information for any purpose other than facilitating the requested transaction, subject to the Data Processing Agreement.

XB2BX is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals whose personal data we process. We act as both a Data Controller (for data we collect directly from users) and a Data Processor (when processing data on behalf of business users). All data processing is conducted in accordance with GDPR (EU) 2016/679, UK GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and equivalent applicable laws.

As a global platform, data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area. All such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards including EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), adequacy decisions, or Binding Corporate Rules. A full list of data transfer mechanisms is available in our Data Transfer Impact Assessment, available upon request.

XB2BX implements technical and organisational security measures appropriate to the risk level of data processing activities. Our security programme is aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 and includes the following layers of protection:

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services. XB2BX does not endorse, control, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or intellectual property claims of third-party platforms. Any interaction with third-party services is entirely at the user's risk and subject to those services' own terms and policies.

Where the Platform incorporates third-party licensed software, open-source libraries, or external APIs, XB2BX ensures compliance with applicable licence terms. A Third-Party Software Attribution Notice is maintained and available at xb2bx.com/legal/attributions.

Users who integrate with XB2BX APIs are responsible for complying with all applicable IP and data protection obligations, including ensuring that any data they retrieve from the Platform is used lawfully and in accordance with this Policy and the API Terms of Service.

XB2BX respects the intellectual property rights of third parties and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), EU Copyright Directive, and equivalent international copyright laws. If you believe that content on the Platform infringes your copyright, you may submit a formal takedown notice.

XB2BX takes IP violations and data breaches seriously. We maintain a proactive enforcement programme and respond to all verified complaints with proportionate and effective action.

XB2BX reserves the right to suspend or terminate, at its sole discretion, any account found to be in material breach of this Policy without prior notice, and to pursue all available legal and equitable remedies under applicable law.

As a marketplace operating across 180+ countries, XB2BX acknowledges that IP and data protection laws vary significantly by jurisdiction. This Policy establishes a global baseline; the following regional addenda apply where local law mandates additional protections.

XB2BX recognises and supports the following rights of all users and data subjects. To exercise any of these rights, submit a request to privacy@xb2bx.com. We will respond within 30 days (or 45 days for complex requests with notice). Identity verification may be required before processing sensitive requests.

XB2BX is committed to resolving IP and data protection concerns efficiently and transparently. Please contact the appropriate team using the details below. For formal legal correspondence, please address all communications to our registered legal office.

This Policy and any disputes arising from it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles. In the event of any dispute, the parties agree to first attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation. If resolution cannot be achieved within 30 days, disputes shall be referred to binding arbitration under the ICC Rules of Arbitration, with proceedings conducted in London, England, in the English language.

Nothing in this clause prevents either party from seeking emergency injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm arising from IP infringement or data breach.

XB2BX reserves the right to update this Policy at any time to reflect changes in law, business practices, or Platform features. Material changes will be communicated to registered users via email at least 30 days before taking effect. Continued use of the Platform after the effective date of any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy. The version history is maintained at xb2bx.com/legal/policy-history.